Proven leader and self-directed professional with successful career promoting organizations, plans and needs with over 10 years of non-profit experience. Successful grant writing, proposal development and contract administration. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Grant Writer
The Army Of Survivors
Lansing, MI
04.2018 - Current
Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities in philanthropic databases to identify potential income.
Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
Collected information on existing programs to demonstrate cohesive and sustainable organization to funders.
Accessed over $200,000 in funding.
Advocated at Federal and State legislative levels.
Stakeholder and Network Partner Manager
Elder Law Of Michigan
LANSING, MI
08.2013 - 08.2019
Developed and maintained relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Developed outreach materials, training content, blog content and surveys based on program information, grant requirements and policies.
Designed and utilized digital database (Salesforce).
Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Lead team of 6 Network Specialists in strategic organizational objectives.
Trained best practices among on-site and external organizations, personnel, and volunteers to align efforts and goals utilizing policy information and updates.
Researched grant and funding proposal opportunities that align with organizational goals
Wrote, reviewed, and edited proposals for grants, accessing millions of dollars in funding.
Collected information on existing programs, demonstrating cohesive ideas and sustainable organization to funders.
Engaged over 100 external partner organizations and individuals through trade shows, seminars and website.
Adjustments Processor III
Jackson National Life Insurance Company
Lansing, MI
01.2009 - 08.2013
Interacted regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote teamwork-focused environment.
Researched and resolved discrepancies in hundreds of variable annuity policies to maintain accuracy.
Served as subject matter expert regarding policies, procedures and technology, utilizing information from business users as well as State and federal guidelines.
Reported error trends to Information Technology department.
Resolved top tier agent concerns.
Technology Department project support and testing.
Analyzed and calculated costs of backdated trades using manual calculations in excel.
Reconciled accounts
Variable Annuity New Business Processor III
Jackson National Life Insurance Company
Lansing, MI
08.2006 - 01.2009
Entered data into computer tracking system and filed paperwork according to procedures.
Received and reviewed hundreds incoming documents, checks and materials daily.
Interacted regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of operations and promote teamwork-focused environment.
Trained and mentored new associates.
Issued thousands of variable annuities.
As Subject Matter Expert, constantly updated policy and procedure manuals to match best practices.